Accountant, General Accounting

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General Information Job Title Accountant, General Accounting Job ID 110080 Work Areas Finance Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Mexico City Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.WHAT YOU’LL DOExecute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelinesPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balancesPerform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movementsEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processesIdentify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardizationMaintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materialsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidenceCollaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirementsBuild effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zonesABOUT YOUYou have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related fieldYou have 0–2 years of relevant professional experienceYou bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understandingYou have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliationsYou have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboardsYou have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYou have experience with SAP S/4HANAYou bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailYou can work effectively under tight timelines and pressureYou are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvementYou understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworksYou can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrityYou are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environmentYou communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levelsYou are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlinesYou have strong English proficiency Go backGeneral Information Job Title Accountant, General Accounting Job ID 110080 Work Areas Finance Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Mexico City Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.WHAT YOU’LL DOExecute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelinesPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balancesPerform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movementsEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processesIdentify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardizationMaintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materialsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidenceCollaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirementsBuild effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zonesABOUT YOUYou have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related fieldYou have 0–2 years of relevant professional experienceYou bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understandingYou have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliationsYou have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboardsYou have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYou have experience with SAP S/4HANAYou bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailYou can work effectively under tight timelines and pressureYou are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvementYou understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworksYou can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrityYou are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environmentYou communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levelsYou are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlinesYou have strong English proficiencyGeneral InformationGeneral Information

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Job Title Accountant, General Accounting Job ID 110080 Work Areas Finance Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Mexico CityJob Title Accountant, General Accounting Job ID 110080 Work Areas Finance Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Mexico CityJob Title Accountant, General AccountingJob TitleAccountant, General AccountingJob ID 110080Job ID110080Work Areas FinanceWork AreasFinanceEmployment Type Permanent Full-TimeEmployment TypePermanent Full-TimeLocation(s) Mexico CityLocation(s)Mexico CityDescription & RequirementsDescription & Requirements

Description & Requirements

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.WHAT YOU’LL DOExecute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelinesPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balancesPerform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movementsEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processesIdentify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardizationMaintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materialsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidenceCollaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirementsBuild effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zonesABOUT YOUYou have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related fieldYou have 0–2 years of relevant professional experienceYou bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understandingYou have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliationsYou have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboardsYou have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYou have experience with SAP S/4HANAYou bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailYou can work effectively under tight timelines and pressureYou are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvementYou understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworksYou can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrityYou are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environmentYou communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levelsYou are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlinesYou have strong English proficiencyWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.WHAT YOU’LL DOExecute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelinesPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balancesPerform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movementsEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processesIdentify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardizationMaintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materialsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidenceCollaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirementsBuild effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zonesABOUT YOUYou have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related fieldYou have 0–2 years of relevant professional experienceYou bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understandingYou have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliationsYou have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboardsYou have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYou have experience with SAP S/4HANAYou bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailYou can work effectively under tight timelines and pressureYou are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvementYou understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworksYou can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrityYou are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environmentYou communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levelsYou are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlinesYou have strong English proficiencyWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.WHAT YOU’LL DOExecute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelinesPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balancesPerform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movementsEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processesIdentify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardizationMaintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materialsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidenceCollaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirementsBuild effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zonesABOUT YOUYou have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related fieldYou have 0–2 years of relevant professional experienceYou bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understandingYou have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliationsYou have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboardsYou have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYou have experience with SAP S/4HANAYou bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailYou can work effectively under tight timelines and pressureYou are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvementYou understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworksYou can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrityYou are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environmentYou communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levelsYou are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlinesYou have strong English proficiencyWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.WHAT YOU’LL DOExecute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelinesPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balancesPerform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movementsEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processesIdentify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardizationMaintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materialsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidenceCollaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirementsBuild effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zonesABOUT YOUYou have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related fieldYou have 0–2 years of relevant professional experienceYou bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understandingYou have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliationsYou have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboardsYou have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYou have experience with SAP S/4HANAYou bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailYou can work effectively under tight timelines and pressureYou are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvementYou understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworksYou can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrityYou are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environmentYou communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levelsYou are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlinesYou have strong English proficiency

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHWHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Bain’s Accounting team in Mexico City, working as part of our globally managed, regionally delivered Finance organization. You’ll collaborate with regional and global Finance colleagues across countries, functions, and time zones to support accurate and timely accounting activities.

In this role, you’ll report to the Director of General Accounting and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMWHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As an Accountant, General Accounting, you’ll support the accurate and timely completion of core General Accounting activities for each fiscal period.

Your work will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting intercompany activity, analyzing balance sheet movements, and preparing financial and operating information.

You’ll also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support internal and external audits, and help ensure our accounting processes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established policies and standards. Statutory accounting and tax compliance are managed separately by our Compliance team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

WHAT YOU’LL DOWHAT YOU’LL DO

Execute and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and related processes, in accordance with global standards and timelines
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving reconciling items and aged balances
Perform balance sheet variance and flux analysis and prepare clear commentary on significant movements
Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and service expectations
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying, standardizing, and improving accounting processes
Identify recurring issues, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or standardization
Maintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge materials
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and supporting evidence
Collaborate with regional and global Finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support business requirements
Build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across countries, functions, and time zones

ABOUT YOU

ABOUT YOUABOUT YOU

You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
You have 0–2 years of relevant professional experience
You bring strong accounting knowledge and conceptual understanding
You have experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger activities such as closing, reporting, consolidation, cash and banking, fixed assets, and reconciliations
You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and can independently build and analyze reports and dashboards
You have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
You have experience with SAP S/4HANA
You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
You can work effectively under tight timelines and pressure
You are proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvement
You understand controls, compliance, and governance frameworks
You can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity
You are adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environment
You communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across different levels
You are self-motivated, accountable, and committed to meeting deadlines
You have strong English proficiency